Planning Commission Resolution 2018-015CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. PC -2018-015
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MONTICELLLO APPROVING
A VARIANCE TO BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE
WILD AND SCENIC RIVER DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the applicant operates an existing manufacturing facility at 1400 East
Broadway; and
WHEREAS, the applicant proposes to expand the existing building in an area where height
encroaches beyond the required standards for the district; and
WHEREAS, the subject property has a base zoning of I-1, Light Industrial District, in which
manufacturing and related uses are allowed as permitted uses; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is within the Wild and Scenic River Overlay District,
which has additional requirements beyond those of the underlying I-1 District; and
WHEREAS, the zoning ordinance allows such use, but current zoning restrictions require
special approval consideration due to the longstanding height and location of the existing
building; and
WHEREAS, the area of expansion will have negligible, if any, impact on surrounding land
uses or public services in the area; and
WHEREAS, the expansion will otherwise be consistent with the improvements currently on
the property; and
WHEREAS, the proposed land use is a reasonable use of the subject property, consistent
with the land uses in the area; and
WHEREAS, the proposed expansion is a reasonable location on the property, within other
zoning regulations, and would raise other zoning and site development issues if located in
other portions of the property, such that there are practical difficulties in complying with the
strict language of the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the matter at its
regular meeting on May 1", 2018 and the applicant and members of the public were provided
the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff
report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Monticello makes the following
Findings of Fact in relation to the recommendation of approval:
1. The proposed expansion is consistent with the intent of the Monticello
Comprehensive Plan.
2. The proposed use is reasonable, given the conditions in the area, and on the subject
property.
3. There are practical difficulties in using the lot as proposed without approval of the
proposed variance.
4. The proposed expansion will otherwise meet the requirements of the Monticello
Zoning Ordinance for consideration of the proposed yard location variance.
5. The proposed expansion will not create undue burdens on public systems, including
streets and utilities.
6. The proposed use will not create substantial impacts on neighboring land uses that are
not within the expectations of the current zoning allowances.
NOW, WHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, sitting as the Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Minnesota that the proposed
variance is hereby approved, subject to the conditions of Exhibit Z of the staff report, as
follows:
1. Applicant provides planting of up to three additional overstory trees in the boulevard
of Broadway, in consultation with the City, to meet the intent of the DNR
recommendations for Wild and Scenic River District protection.
2. The applicant provides lighting plans for the verification of compliance with code as
a requirement of building permit application.
3. The applicant complies with applicable sign regulations if signage is proposed.
4. The terms of the City Engineer's report are met, including requirements for
encroachment agreement, utility easement and trail easement.
5. Other conditions of City staff and officials.
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ADOPTED this I" day of May, 2018, by the Planning Commission of the City of
Monticello, Minnesota.
MONTICELLO PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
Ange achumf� o unity Development Director
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